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AJ57 XKN

2007 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,938 mi
Last recorded72,938 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Volvo S4082,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 XKN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 72,938 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 67,694 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 60,942 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/rear tyre has slight damage to side wall

o/s/front tyre has damage to side wall

o/s/front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Nov 2015 60,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/rear tyre has slight damage to side wall

o/s/front tyre has damage to side wall

o/s/front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2014 54,860 miles

BOTH rear tyre valve stems split/perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside front lower arm bush starting to split

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre has excessive wear to inside edge

offside front tyre valve stem split/perished

Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,755 miles

Cut to OSF tyre outter side wall but not to cords.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured

rear brake pads low

Fail 14 Nov 2012 41,129 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Nov 2011 33,406 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 3 Nov 2010 25,662 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 25,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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AJ57 XKN is a 2007 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 82,406 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ57 XKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ57 XKN is a 2007 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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